Eggplant Meatballs (Polpette di Melanzane)

Réalisation

1. 01
   Étape 1Fry the eggplant

   Fry the eggplant in olive oil until golden.

   Note

   Alternatively, bake the eggplant until softened.

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2. 02
   Étape 2Mix the filling

   Add the eggplant to a large bowl along with the soaked bread (strained), Parmigiano, egg, tomato polpa, breadcrumbs, basil, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.

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3. 03
   Étape 3Form and fry meatballs

   Form the mixture into meatballs, coat lightly in breadcrumbs, and fry in olive oil until golden and crispy on all sides.

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4. 04
   Étape 4Serve over tomato sauce

   Serve the eggplant meatballs over the tomato sauce and finish with fresh basil and grated ricotta salata.

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